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Choose Your Favorite ’90s Things and We’ll Give You a ’90s Theme Song

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The '90s were a time of great change. Glam rock died off. Grunge and alternative took its place. Flannel shirts, baggy jeans, and Timberlands made their way to closets from Seattle to New York and beyond. The World Wide Web introduced itself to the world and has become a permanent fixture ever since. The first file sharing service, Napster changed the way we listened to music. The '90s were the beginning of some of our greatest technology like Google, Windows, Apple and many others. So many things came and went, too.

What were the things you remember best? Was it movies, music, clothes or television shows? Major blockbusters like" Titanic" and "Jurassic Park" captured people's imaginations all over the world. "Friends," "That 70s Show" and so many other sitcoms had people glued to their television sets. We first got to know "The Simpsons" in the '90s. Grunge, gangsta rap and techno shook the music world. Video games replaced arcade games. Cross Colours, Benetton and Tommy Hilfiger sparked the bright fashion craze.

Whether you were into grunge, rap or pop, you had certain music cranked on your CD player or walkman. You had a certain look you rocked, games you played, drinks you liked. Take a fantastic voyage back in time with us during this quiz. See what '90s classic is your theme song! Have fun!

What device did you listen to your music on?

Discman. The best sound has to go everywhere with me.

Walkman. My mixtapes were everything.

Boombox. A boomin' sound for a boomin' party.

CD player. I want the whole house to feel it.

Some of the most popular TV shows came out in the '90s. What was your favorite?

"Friends." I always rooted for Ross and Rachel.

"Beverly Hills 90210." I loved their antics.

"The Fresh Prince of Bel Air." The Carlton Dance!

"Seinfeld." A show about "nothing." A slacker's dream.

What '90s dances were you doing?

The Running Man. That was my jam.

Hammer time. You couldn't touch my moves.

The Cabbage Patch. I grooved.

None. You won't catch me dancing.

Some of the best cartoons came out in the '90s. Which one had you glued to the TV?

Tiny Toons. I loved Buster and Babs.

"Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers. Chipmunks solving crime!

"Animaniacs." It was "Faboo!"

"Pinky and the Brain." I wanted to take over the world.

The '90s movies had some of the biggest blockbusters. What was the biggest one for you?

"Titanic." I don't know how my heart went on after that one.

"Mrs. Doubtfire." Just a fun movie!

"Mission Impossible." Adventure! Adventure!

"Forrest Gump." You never do know what you're gonna get in life, do you?

There was a Disney boom in the '90s. Which Disney classic did you watch over and over?

"Beauty and the Beast." Real love!

"Aladdin." Aladdin knew how to have fun!

"The Lion King." "Mufasa! Mufasa! Mufasa!"

"A Nightmare Before Christmas." All hail the Pumpkin King!

Which Spice Girl did you really really want to see over and over again?

Baby Spice. She was the sweetest.

Ginger Spice. She'd add flavor to any party.

Scary Spice. She was the wild child.

None. I wasn't a "Wannabe."

Gel pen or milky pens?

Both! They were fun.

Milky pens. I liked the bright colors.

Gel pen. It was smooth.

Neither. I was lucky I had a pencil.

What was your number one fashion accessory: a tattoo necklace choker, a terry wristband or a slap bracelet?

Who was your '90s sports hero?

The '90s were known for wild hair. What was your favorite accessory to tame it?

Butterfly clips. They're so cute.

Zig-zag hairbands. A cool way to keep hair out of your face.

Scrunchies. They're convenient!

None. Let the locks flow!

It's all about the shoes! What was your '90s shoe style?

Buffalo shoes. Platform sneakers!

Knee-high boots. Pretty Woman anyone?

Dr. Martens. They're comfortable.

Keds. So "Saved by the Bell"

What is your favorite name inspired by a cartoon character: Arthur, Angelica, Daria or Dexter?

Angelica. Babies!

Dexter. Genius!

Arthur. Who didn't love Arthur?

Daria. She couldn't care less, like me!

Which '90s invention was hella good?

Text messaging. It's my life!

Sony Playstation. The game that changed games.

DVD. It was like being in a theatre!

Google. It's a lifesaver!

What was your '90s arcade game of choice?

Street Fighter II: The World Warrior. You can't do better than that!

Daytona USA. The rush without the danger!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I loved the movie!

Mortal Kombat. The fate of the world was in my hands!

What '90s book series had up all night reading?

"Magic Tree House." Who doesn't love magic?

"Animorphs." They could turn into animals!

Adventures of the Bailey School Kids. Vampires and Werewolves." Enough said!

"Goosebumps." It was creepy without being scary.

Which '90s clothing fad should stay around forever?

Bike shorts. Why not?

Girbaud jeans. They made me the talk of the party.

Overalls with the straps down. If it was good enough for the Fresh Prince, it was good enough for me.

Skate tees. They were like my uniform.

Which '90s trend do you wish would stay there?

T-shirts under blazers. Save that for Don Johnson.

8-ball leather jackets. Why not the 9-ball?

Bucket hats. Leave those for Gilligan.

High-waisted jeans. Pants up to your chest is not cute.

What did you carry your gear around in? A canvas backpack, your pants pocket, chain wallet or fanny pack?

Fanny pack. Put it around your waist and forget about it.

My pants pocket. If it didn't fit there, it wasn't worth taking.

Canvas backpack. Pack and go.

Chain wallet. Put it on my jeans and my look was done.

Who was the best '90s television character: Tony Soprano, Ross Geller, Bart Simpson or Sophia Petrillo?

Ross Geller. You have to love a guy who loves dinosaurs.

Bart Simpson. He was a wild man.

Sophia Petrillo. She told it like it was.

Tony Soprano. Bada bing!

Who was the "it" supermodel from the '90s?

Christy Turlington. She's eternal.

Naomi Campbell. She knew how to have fun.

Claudia Schiffer. She was the Guess girl.

Kate Moss. She looked like somebody I could hang out with.

What was your '90s toy of choice?

Beanie Babies. I loved the poems!

The Bop It. I could play that all day!

Furbys. They talked!

Sock-em boppers. Better than a pillow fight!

What was your Tamagotchi pet of choice?

Mametchi. The smartest!

Memetchi. She's a fashionista!

Kuchipatchi. He likes to eat and sleep. Two of my favorite things!

Tama what?

The '90s are definitely over and so is this quiz. What was your favorite commercial from that decade?

Cindy Crawford Pepsi Commercial. Made me think I could have all that sugar, too.

Grown-up Toys R Us kids. Even they had to grow up.

Flintstones Kid's Vitamins. Anything Flintstones has my vote.

Mentos. They were fresh and full of life.

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